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130 milliseconds: The eternity that can make or break a payment

Payments evolve but the 130 milliseconds of complexity are non-negotiable to ensure a good customer experience anchored by safety and security.

SA sees uptick in AI-based fraud schemes

Criminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to create scams that appear more legitimate and convincing, says SABRIC.

Blue Label Telecoms

Blue Label Telecoms admits missteps in Cell C move

The company, rebranding to Blu Label Unlimited, acknowledges it failed in its initial execution of its R5.5 billion purchase of Cell C, but it was done for “all the right reasons”.

Rewriting the rules of real-time payments

As instant payments become the new standard across Africa, Sybrin is helping banks modernise infrastructure and close the gap between expectation and execution.

Bitget debuts RWA Index Perpetuals featuring major real-world assets

The RWA Index Perpetual Contract is built on a composite of tokenised stock indices already circulating in the market.

PR First Global Communications

NSFAS fintech partners to challenge contract cancellations

In this week's tech news roundup, Fintech partners contracted to disburse monthly allowances to NSFAS-funded tertiary students have challenged the allegations levelled against them, saying they are considering legal action. eZaga and Tenet Technology have denied the allegations made against them and claim to not have received the full report in which these were made Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #sita #nsfas https://www.itweb.co.za/content/DZQ58MV8yPAvzXy2 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/rxP3jqBEax8MA2ye https://www.itweb.co.za/content/xnklOvz1dnYq4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/content/dgp45vaBPVJ7X9l8 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/P3gQ2qGAPrg7nRD1

Dancing to a new rhythm: The maturation of digital assets

While institutional investors use crypto-currencies to optimise their portfolios to the considerable benefit of clients, SA risks just looking on and missing out.

CompCom approves Crossfin’s bid to acquire Sybrin

The Competition Commission approves, without conditions, the deal in which fintech investment firm Crossfin will acquire control of Sybrin.

Peresoft Cashbook

No contest: Peresoft Cashbook sets the standard for cash management

Peresoft Cashbook Version 2026 is on track for release at the end of this year, bringing refinements that promise to keep reconciliation virtually hands-free.

Huawei Cloud drives African FinTech innovation

Mark Wang, Solution Architect at Huawei Cloud Southern Africa, spoke to ITWeb about Huawei being a strategic partner in the banking sector. He also addressed challenges for banks in SA and potential growth in the payment ecosystem for customers. #huaweicloud #fintech #digitalbanking

How a bank digitised, automated document output to unlock paperless savings and 100% compliance

DocFusion gave the bank the tools to automate at scale, replacing outdated systems with dynamic templates, logic-driven workflows and real-time visibility.

Entersekt named Best Authentication Innovation in Datos Insights' Impact Awards

The award win recognises Entersekt’s excellence in financial scam and fraud prevention for financial institutions.

Peach Payments revolutionises disbursements with real-time clearance payouts

The company has updated its payout function so merchants can make payments that clear within 90 seconds, and fund those payments directly from their incoming account.

Emboldened women demand change in SA’s fintech, health tech, cyber security markets

Female tech professionals offer their perspective on the realities of driving digital businesses in emerging markets.

Christopher Tredger

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